Senior Enterprise Risk Manager
Hybrid (North East)
A leading UK insurer is seeking a Senior Enterprise Risk Manager to join its evolving Risk function. This is a high-impact role providing second-line oversight and challenge across a broad enterprise risk landscape, supporting senior leaders in making informed, risk-aware decisions.
The Role
- Deliver independent Line 2 oversight across enterprise risks, including operational, financial crime, insurance, legislative, and regulatory risk
- Provide clear, outcome-focused risk opinions into governance forums, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders
- Partner with business leaders to embed risk-informed decision-making across the organisation
- Lead initiatives to strengthen risk culture, enhance risk data and MI, and drive forward-looking risk practices
Candidate Profile
- Experience in enterprise risk within Financial Services (General Insurance advantageous)
- Strong ability to interpret complex risk issues and communicate them clearly and effectively
- Proven capability to influence at senior level, with experience driving capability and setting high standards
- A structured, pragmatic approach with a focus on delivering meaningful business impact
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary with bonus and annual review
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous holiday allowance with buy/sell options
- Pension contribution up to 12%
- Private medical cover and comprehensive wellbeing support
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where risk is viewed as a strategic enabler, within a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports both performance and development.